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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,027.68, 37,552.46 and 19,472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,027.68, 37,552.46 and 19,472.70 is: 29,217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,027.68 : 37,552.46 = 19,472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,027.68/37,552.46 = 19,472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,027.68x = 37,552.46 × 19,472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,027.68x = 731,247,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,247,787.84/25,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,217.56

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